ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 660923 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
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1 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
disconcert
combustion
solace
furtiveness

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

2 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
urge
incumbent
adversary
incongruous

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The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

3 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
humble
rail
redouble

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

4 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
clarity
entangle
pomp
command

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The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

5 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
80% Answer Correctly
drab
eloquent
brawl
awe

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."